The Legend of Jessie Darcey
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 266
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2025
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An inspirational story of a high school basketball phenom who set records thought to be impossible to break.
At the peak of her career and her life, a nine-month pregnant Jessie Darcey is mysteriously gunned down in a parking lot.
As narrated by Jessie's best friend Abby Girardi, The Legend of Jessie Darcey focuses on the unbreakable bond between two "forever friends" and the unconditional love shown by Jessie to her friends and family. Jessie's inspirational impact on others was immeasurable.
Eighteen years after Jessie's untimely death, her daughter Bobbie (a daughter that Jessie never knew) is faced with a major dilemma, one that threatens to undo the only connection that Bobbie had with the mother she idolized.
This is a story of courage, strength, inspiration, tragedy, amusement, and female empowerment.
Tony Renzoni is the author of the well-received books: Connecticut Rock ’n’ Roll: A History; Connecticut Softball Legend Joan Joyce; Connecticut Bootlegger Queen Nellie Green; Historic Connecticut Music Venues: From the Coliseum to the Shaboo; Connecticut’s Girls of Summer: The Brakettes and the Falcons; Joan Joyce: The Wonder Girl; Rock ’n’ Roll Connecticut: Magic Moments and Unforgettable Disc Jockeys; and The Legend of Jessie Darcey.
Tony had a thirty-eight-year career with the federal government. As district manager in Connecticut’s Fairfield County, he oversaw the operations of four field offices, serving over 100,000 beneficiaries. He wrote over one thousand weekly columns that were published in the Connecticut Post newspaper and on the paper’s website. Tony was a recipient of more than forty awards, including his agency’s highest honor award.
A lifelong resident of Connecticut, Tony is a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury and Sacred Heart University in Fairfield.
Tony Renzoni serves as a consultant for the hit play Joan Joyce! Musical which is based on his book Connecticut Softball Legend Joan Joyce.
Tony also serves as consultant for an upcoming play based on his book Connecticut Bootlegger Queen: Nellie Green.
Website: www.tonyrenzoni.com
An inspirational story of a high school basketball phenom who set records thought to be impossible to break.
At the peak of her career and her life, a nine-month pregnant Jessie Darcey is mysteriously gunned down in a parking lot.
As narrated by Jessie's best friend Abby Girardi, The Legend of Jessie Darcey focuses on the unbreakable bond between two "forever friends" and the unconditional love shown by Jessie to her friends and family. Jessie's inspirational impact on others was immeasurable.
Eighteen years after Jessie's untimely death, her daughter Bobbie (a daughter that Jessie never knew) is faced with a major dilemma, one that threatens to undo the only connection that Bobbie had with the mother she idolized.
This is a story of courage, strength, inspiration, tragedy, amusement, and female empowerment.
Tony Renzoni is the author of the well-received books: Connecticut Rock ’n’ Roll: A History; Connecticut Softball Legend Joan Joyce; Connecticut Bootlegger Queen Nellie Green; Historic Connecticut Music Venues: From the Coliseum to the Shaboo; Connecticut’s Girls of Summer: The Brakettes and the Falcons; Joan Joyce: The Wonder Girl; Rock ’n’ Roll Connecticut: Magic Moments and Unforgettable Disc Jockeys; and The Legend of Jessie Darcey.
Tony had a thirty-eight-year career with the federal government. As district manager in Connecticut’s Fairfield County, he oversaw the operations of four field offices, serving over 100,000 beneficiaries. He wrote over one thousand weekly columns that were published in the Connecticut Post newspaper and on the paper’s website. Tony was a recipient of more than forty awards, including his agency’s highest honor award.
A lifelong resident of Connecticut, Tony is a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury and Sacred Heart University in Fairfield.
Tony Renzoni serves as a consultant for the hit play Joan Joyce! Musical which is based on his book Connecticut Softball Legend Joan Joyce.
Tony also serves as consultant for an upcoming play based on his book Connecticut Bootlegger Queen: Nellie Green.
Website: www.tonyrenzoni.com